Heat vegetable oil Ina. Large pot; add onions and garlic; sauté

Add ground beef, breaking up all the lumps. Sprinkle on the spices.

Stir until ground beef is fully cooked and spices are distributed throughout.

Pour in tomato paste. Stir the mixture,and bring to a simmer.

Mix in about 1 cup of water. Cover and simmer for 4 hours.

Season to. Taste, adding more salt or chili powder if necessary.

For best results,refrigerate chili overnight. Heat; serve alone or, over noodles topped with shredded cheddar cheese.